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. >>> she served two decades on the baltimore city police force. but now an officer is forced to resign in disgrace. mary is in the newsroom with more on this case. >> reporter: the detective and her daughter both pleaded guilty today to theft. police sayanderson undercharged her mother. as she brought groceries at this food depot. a security officer spotted what was going on and alerted managers. today, early received probation judgment. early must serve three months probation. >>> anderson received six months supervised probation. air a woman who injected potentially deadly substances. wjz is live in federal court. mike hellgren with more on the sentence and reaction to it. mike? >> vic, she says she was just trying to feed her family and told the judge she accepted responsibility. in addition to those three years, she get a $25,000 fine, far less than the $2 fifty,000 fine the government wanted. can't say anything. >> she said she was just trying to get people to feel better about themselves. never realizing the danger. federal prosecutors say i
. >>> she served two decades on the baltimore city police force. but now an officer is forced to resign in disgrace. mary is in the newsroom with more on this case. >> reporter: the detective and her daughter both pleaded guilty today to theft. police sayanderson undercharged her mother. as she brought groceries at this food depot. a security officer spotted what was going on and alerted managers. today, early received probation judgment. early must serve three months probation....
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baltimore city, baltimore county, still the hardest hit areas. stay with wjz for first warning weather coverage all summer long. for the updated forecast and a look at live doppler radar, log onto week.com. >>> the body of a man believed to be a missing jet skier is recovered in baltimore county. 47-year-old harry gillis was last seen early tuesday in essex. that afternoon, his jet ski was found drifting with the keys in the ignition. the coast guard searched a six- mile stretch of back river wednesday. last evening a body washed up near a dock. an autopsy will confirm the identity of the man and how he died. >>> the neighborhood watch volunteer who killed an unarmed florida teenager, could go free. a judge granted zimmerman bail for a second time. randall pinkston reports for wjz from new york. >> reporter: a judge set bail for george zimmerman at $1 million. that's a lot more than the $150,000 bond he was released on in april. but the judge revoked that bond last month, after prosecutors said zimmerman and his wife misled the court about their
baltimore city, baltimore county, still the hardest hit areas. stay with wjz for first warning weather coverage all summer long. for the updated forecast and a look at live doppler radar, log onto week.com. >>> the body of a man believed to be a missing jet skier is recovered in baltimore county. 47-year-old harry gillis was last seen early tuesday in essex. that afternoon, his jet ski was found drifting with the keys in the ignition. the coast guard searched a six- mile stretch of...
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baltimore city and portions of pennsylvania, new jersey, delaware. just be aware of that if you are working out in the heat today or how to play golf or something. be careful, and drink a lot of water -- you know the rules. it is mainly because of two high pressure systems. this one in georgia, this one way out into the atlantic. the clockwise flow is bringing in moisture and warm air and pushing it into our region. i highlighted these two upper- level troughs. pretty much like an alley created here. once these winds switch out of the south and southwest, they are going to bring that air right through our region. we are talking -- today we will be in the mid-90's. tomorrow, upper 90s. i think i probably wednesday afternoon, we could pop around 100 degrees, and talking dangerous heat, is the matter to levels will be out there as well -- it is humidity levels will be up there as well. clouds and sunshine. maybe a possibility for an isolated thunderstorm here and there. i would not count on it too much. northwest winds, that will switch as the day goes
baltimore city and portions of pennsylvania, new jersey, delaware. just be aware of that if you are working out in the heat today or how to play golf or something. be careful, and drink a lot of water -- you know the rules. it is mainly because of two high pressure systems. this one in georgia, this one way out into the atlantic. the clockwise flow is bringing in moisture and warm air and pushing it into our region. i highlighted these two upper- level troughs. pretty much like an alley created...
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fox 45 recorded this baltimore city commander just five days ago. listen closely .... to what is said to our photographer.15:40:15 i'm doing roll call here it's not for public eye... an order... given infront of dozens of officers under his command. but look behind this group officer... you can clearly see members of the general public walking right behind the group just inches away. it's this mentality among baltimore's men and women in blue... that's outraged the aclu. 1:04:41 police officers have tremendous power. they can kill us they can arrest us they can do things no other public official can do and with that power comes tremendous responsibility. david rocah is with the american civil liberities union of maryland. the group respresents an owings mills man who is suing baltimore police over the seizure of a cell phone. he used it to record officers making an arrest at preakness in 2010. (6-30-10) sot from video they're taking pictures they're taking pictures. (6-30-10) sound of police on cellphone video saying it's illegal to videotape anybody's audio or video.
fox 45 recorded this baltimore city commander just five days ago. listen closely .... to what is said to our photographer.15:40:15 i'm doing roll call here it's not for public eye... an order... given infront of dozens of officers under his command. but look behind this group officer... you can clearly see members of the general public walking right behind the group just inches away. it's this mentality among baltimore's men and women in blue... that's outraged the aclu. 1:04:41 police officers...
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check out new things in the city. >> reporter: baltimore's restaurant week continues for 10 days and includings two weekends. so make your reservations early. >> it's a wonderful opportunity for us. we know that during restaurant week, a lot of customers we see are new faces. and that's a great opportunity for us to do what we do best. >> reporter: ron matz, wjz eyewitness news. >> and we'll do what we do best as customers, and that's eat. this is baltimore's seventh summer restaurant week. for a complete list of participating restaurants, log onto our website, wjz.com, and click on news. >>> coming up on eyewitness news at 4:00. >> take a deep breath. >> electronic tlc. see the latest in doctor care that may be coming to a hospital near you. >>> a petri dish of germs. where bwi falls in a survey of disease-spreading airports. >>> and it's a sticky afternoon. bob has the latest on the heat advisory in his first warning forecast. wjz 13 is always on. for the top stores on wjz -- stories on wjz.com, instant [ barks ] [ cat meows ] [ woman ] ♪ i just want to be okay ♪ be okay, be ok
check out new things in the city. >> reporter: baltimore's restaurant week continues for 10 days and includings two weekends. so make your reservations early. >> it's a wonderful opportunity for us. we know that during restaurant week, a lot of customers we see are new faces. and that's a great opportunity for us to do what we do best. >> reporter: ron matz, wjz eyewitness news. >> and we'll do what we do best as customers, and that's eat. this is baltimore's seventh...
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here in the city of baltimore, there were tens of thousands of people without power. the city had workers knocking on doors trying to find these people and in some cases rescue them in the intense heat we had after the power went out. they are asking for a study to find out where some power lines might be buried and whether that could be helpful. the mayor knows people needed help and hoping the power companys will provide it in the future. >> with the heat continuing to rise and the length of times out power continued to lengthen, these people would need additional assistance, we were able to get that lift. our hope is moving forward we will be able to get it sooner. >> reporter: mayor asking bge to increase the number of tree trimming and limb trimming that goes on before the storm so when one hits it's not as serious. christian schaffer, abc2 news. >> was she concerned about the lack of resources or the response time? >> reporter: i think she was pleased with the level of resources put in here based on her comments. it's the people here in baltimore city without po
here in the city of baltimore, there were tens of thousands of people without power. the city had workers knocking on doors trying to find these people and in some cases rescue them in the intense heat we had after the power went out. they are asking for a study to find out where some power lines might be buried and whether that could be helpful. the mayor knows people needed help and hoping the power companys will provide it in the future. >> with the heat continuing to rise and the...
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we caught up with them in baltimore today, as they ran through our city. the run will raise money for the wiewrnded warrior project that helps-- wounded warrior project that helps raise money for injured servicemen. >> good luck to them. >> semper fi. >>> still ahead. missing from capitol hill. what is keeping congressman jesse jackson, jr., from work. and what his father is saying today. >>> fierce flooding and rain fills up texas and one roadside rescue. >>> i remember wanting to get there. >> the victim turns into the rescuer. how an injured surgeon's quick thinking helped save a paramedic's life. >>> it is a mild summer afternoon. but could the heat be getting cranked back up? well, tim hinted at it. stay with us. your updated first warning weather forecast is coming up. ,,,, hmm, it says here that cheerios helps lower cholesterol as part of a heart healthy diet. that's true. ...but you still have to go to the gym. ♪ the one and only, cheerios >>> it's partly cloudy. 85 degrees in central maryland right now. the complete first warning weather forecas
we caught up with them in baltimore today, as they ran through our city. the run will raise money for the wiewrnded warrior project that helps-- wounded warrior project that helps raise money for injured servicemen. >> good luck to them. >> semper fi. >>> still ahead. missing from capitol hill. what is keeping congressman jesse jackson, jr., from work. and what his father is saying today. >>> fierce flooding and rain fills up texas and one roadside rescue....
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also, 600,000 without power in baltimore city. the numbers in howard and anne arundel county are now close. >>> and we want to remind you, wjz 13 is always on. for the latest first warning weather forecast, and your own live look at doppler radar, go to wjz.com. >>> firefighter fiasco. a department near washington, d.c. is feeling the heat. and it is not from the near 100- degree temperatures. lisa sylvester explains, it's because one of its units filled a private swimming pool, hours after friday's devastating storm hit. >> reporter: trees down. dangling electrical wires, and medical emergencies in the aftermath of the storm. as the result, the fire department had tripled the number of normal calls. but in the middle of it all, what was this d.c. engine fire crew tasked with? filling this private small, above-ground pool in someone's yard. neighbor fritta brooks watch today all happen. >> i was more in shock. i couldn't believe it. because i didn't know they could come and do that. >> they not actually supposed to do that. >> i k
also, 600,000 without power in baltimore city. the numbers in howard and anne arundel county are now close. >>> and we want to remind you, wjz 13 is always on. for the latest first warning weather forecast, and your own live look at doppler radar, go to wjz.com. >>> firefighter fiasco. a department near washington, d.c. is feeling the heat. and it is not from the near 100- degree temperatures. lisa sylvester explains, it's because one of its units filled a private swimming...
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back to baltimore city. accidents there. smith avenue at old pimlico. also, north utah at west lexington. we have plenty of traffic out there on the beltway, north of security boulevard. this traffic report is brought to you by subway. stop in for the saucy santa fe steak and melt. back to you. >>> baseball card bonanza. a discovery is rocking the collecting card world. mary joins us now with more. >> baltimore is rich in baseball history. and now our city is playing a role in what is being called the most exciting find ever in the history of baseball card collecting. >> reporter: something remarkable happened to carl kiss ner in this attic, after he and this family inherited this turn of the century house. passed down by his aunt after her receipt passing. -- recent passing. what three found were these unassuming baseball cards. they had been tied in a neat bundle and put in a cardboard box, sitting untouched for 100 years. he didn't know bell what he had -- exactly what he had. but the sports directors did. >> we believe this is the most significant f
back to baltimore city. accidents there. smith avenue at old pimlico. also, north utah at west lexington. we have plenty of traffic out there on the beltway, north of security boulevard. this traffic report is brought to you by subway. stop in for the saucy santa fe steak and melt. back to you. >>> baseball card bonanza. a discovery is rocking the collecting card world. mary joins us now with more. >> baltimore is rich in baseball history. and now our city is playing a role in...
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there are two accidents in baltimore city. one on pulaski highway at crescent street and more trouble on the jfx with a new accident northbound right near maryland avenue. and as we check in and take a live look at the harrisburg expressway at shawan road. nothing to get in your way heading southbound. you are looking at an 11 minute ride from the beltway all the way downtown to east fayette street. here's a look at 695 and overly. traffic picking up on the outer loop but no significant days up to -- delays up to towson. no concerns from 795 down to 95. that's a look at your abc2 timesaver traffic. megan and charlie, over to you. >>> lauren thanks. you have to take a look at this a farout sight to see you. a cnni reporter captured in photo he took of the milky way. that's gorgeous. said-difficult locating just the right spot to take the picture. he ended up traveling south to get the best view for the photograph. >> worth that shot. >>> you want to stop can check the video out. sarah brain was reeling in a catch in north myrtl
there are two accidents in baltimore city. one on pulaski highway at crescent street and more trouble on the jfx with a new accident northbound right near maryland avenue. and as we check in and take a live look at the harrisburg expressway at shawan road. nothing to get in your way heading southbound. you are looking at an 11 minute ride from the beltway all the way downtown to east fayette street. here's a look at 695 and overly. traffic picking up on the outer loop but no significant days up...
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. >>> tonight baltimore city police are searching for suspects in a stabbing on reisterstown road on monday that backed up traffic during the evening rush hour. the three men were seen next to the 7 eleven in the 5100 block. they crossed the road. one man stabbed a victim repeatedly near the bus stop. the man collapsed when the suv ran over him. paramedics transported the man to a local hospital where he is still listed in critical condition. >>> tonight baltimore police need your help trying to identify this man. he's wanted in connection with a sexual assault. it happened in the 2300 block of aiken street. anyone with information is asked to call the city police department's sex offense unit. 410-396-2076. >>> new tonight, the catholic priest at the center of the landmark sexual abuse coverup in philadelphia was sentenced to six years in prison. he is the highest ranking church member. the lawyers claims he repeatedly told higherups about the abuse but was under strict orders not to remove anyone from the church. >> we welcome that level of interest -- >>> penn state's former presi
. >>> tonight baltimore city police are searching for suspects in a stabbing on reisterstown road on monday that backed up traffic during the evening rush hour. the three men were seen next to the 7 eleven in the 5100 block. they crossed the road. one man stabbed a victim repeatedly near the bus stop. the man collapsed when the suv ran over him. paramedics transported the man to a local hospital where he is still listed in critical condition. >>> tonight baltimore police need...
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search for a new baltimore city police commissioner continues. however officials from the union have already come up with a blue print for improving the department. they have come up with a plan to help cut crime and taxes. union leaders say the recent success in cutting vie will not crime could be jeopardized if the department doesn't enhance its recruits and benefits. >> if you have an fop here saying we don't need more police. what we need is better policing, a better deployment of the resources and taking better care of the police officers on the street who've got the job done for you over the last four or five years. >> the union has called on the department to require two years of college or military service for new recruits. the fop brought in a consulting group and compared baltimore's police department to those in other cities. >>> well, alcohol may have played a role in a deadly wrong way crash on97. one of them was kelley whitt. she was driving southbound in the northbound lane at ben field road. that shows there was a blood alcohol sy
search for a new baltimore city police commissioner continues. however officials from the union have already come up with a blue print for improving the department. they have come up with a plan to help cut crime and taxes. union leaders say the recent success in cutting vie will not crime could be jeopardized if the department doesn't enhance its recruits and benefits. >> if you have an fop here saying we don't need more police. what we need is better policing, a better deployment of the...
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anyone with information on this case is asked to call baltimore city police. >>> a baltimore man already serving a 60-year prison sentence for murder gets a life sentence for another murder. 25-year-old dante jeetdy -- jeter was convicted for killing a well known anne arundel county dentist. he was hired by his cousin to carry out the crime. she has also been convicted in that case. >>> time now for a look at the baltimore sun. some city officials are questioning whether star scape is wort the problems it has created the past few years. new twist on frozen yogurt. >>> and meet allison schmidt, michael phelps' trainer. remember to look for the weather and are the stories. >>> storms knocked out power for days. now, people will have a chance to share their frustration. the public service commission is going to hold four each month. the final in towson on august 16th. >>> well, since the night of that wicked storm, wjz's first warning weather team has been analyzing the data. tonight, meteorologist tim williams reveals just how unusual and destructive it really was. >> reporter: a vicious s
anyone with information on this case is asked to call baltimore city police. >>> a baltimore man already serving a 60-year prison sentence for murder gets a life sentence for another murder. 25-year-old dante jeetdy -- jeter was convicted for killing a well known anne arundel county dentist. he was hired by his cousin to carry out the crime. she has also been convicted in that case. >>> time now for a look at the baltimore sun. some city officials are questioning whether star...
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baltimore city police commissioner fred bealefeld spends some time on the ball field over the weekend. he threw out the first pitch sunday at the athletics- orioles game in camden yards. bealefeld walked out decked out in his number one jersey... and threw one into miguel gonzalez.bealefeld began his tenure as a baltimore city police officer in 1981 as a cadet. brazen robbers... strike in maryland. maryland.one of the guys just opened my car door, went right n inwhere these crooks are robbing people...and the one thing police haven't asked for...that could help catch the suspects. suspects. çia÷cocococococococo[ barks ]st] [ cat meows ] [ woman ] ♪ i just want to be okay ♪ be okay, be okay ♪ i just want to be okay today - ♪ i just want to know today - [ whistles ] ♪ know today, know today - [ cat meows ] - ♪ know that maybe i will be okay ♪ [ chimes ] travelers can help you protect the things you care about... and save money with multi-policy discounts. are you getting the coverage you need... and the discounts you deserve? for an agent or quote, call 800-my-coverage..
baltimore city police commissioner fred bealefeld spends some time on the ball field over the weekend. he threw out the first pitch sunday at the athletics- orioles game in camden yards. bealefeld walked out decked out in his number one jersey... and threw one into miguel gonzalez.bealefeld began his tenure as a baltimore city police officer in 1981 as a cadet. brazen robbers... strike in maryland. maryland.one of the guys just opened my car door, went right n inwhere these crooks are robbing...
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baltimore city police say this is no longer is a problem. they released guidelines last year saying police officers must allow these recordings and if they do not, they face department sanctions. nadia ramdass, wbal-tv 11 news. >> the body at the woman was found questionable. she was found inside an apartment. the man who also lives in the building was arrested and is being questioned about the woman's death. the body was so badly decomposed. >> $40 million for the city of baltimore. ray lahood was in town for monday's announcement. part of the funding will go to replace the kirk avenue depot and to reduce noise pollution. the money will also add some new construction jobs. talk about a big jackpot. $1.8 billion during the 2012 fiscal year. that shatters the previous sales record. those huge mega millions and powerball jackpot. more than $500 million will go into maryland's general fund. >> we're not trying to hurt each other. do you start? one woman started speaking spanish to our children at birth. she says it doesn't take a big commitment
baltimore city police say this is no longer is a problem. they released guidelines last year saying police officers must allow these recordings and if they do not, they face department sanctions. nadia ramdass, wbal-tv 11 news. >> the body at the woman was found questionable. she was found inside an apartment. the man who also lives in the building was arrested and is being questioned about the woman's death. the body was so badly decomposed. >> $40 million for the city of...
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and baltimore city will get a big chunk of the money. wjz is live. andrea fujii explains, the bank was accused of mortgage discrimination. andrea? >> well, mary, the city claims the banks pressured city residents into bad deals because of the color of their skin. and that potential victims will be compensated. >> reporter: the city claims that for 5 years, wells wells fargo targeted at least a thousand residents in minority neighborhoods for subprime mortgages. they filed a lawsuit against the bank in 2008. and a department of justice followed. >> and our investigation revealed that african american borrowers who obtained a loan from a broker, working with wells, were almost three times more likely to be placed in a subprime loan than a similarly qualified white applicant. >> reporter: wells fargo has now agreed to pay $175 million to eight cities and states, including baltimore, which will get $7.5 million for lending assistance programs and foreclosure initiatives. >> this new night will try to help those looking to buy new homes and refinance. >>
and baltimore city will get a big chunk of the money. wjz is live. andrea fujii explains, the bank was accused of mortgage discrimination. andrea? >> well, mary, the city claims the banks pressured city residents into bad deals because of the color of their skin. and that potential victims will be compensated. >> reporter: the city claims that for 5 years, wells wells fargo targeted at least a thousand residents in minority neighborhoods for subprime mortgages. they filed a lawsuit...
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baltimore city leaders are blaming in part to latest what may break on the infrastructure. the mayor said baltimore's aging infrastructure can lead to failure like monday's big break downtown. the mayor said incidents like this, the reason the city needs to invest additional money into the infrastructure. the water main break when not affect the upcoming grand prix of baltimore. tickets are on sale. the race is scheduled for labor day weekend. ray rice signs a new five-year contract reportedly worth $40 million to remain a baltimore raven. ray rice is just 25 years old and scored 15 touchdowns and is one of the best running backs in the entire nfl. >> a new way to help hero's heeal. people can donate rewards points. hallie jackson has the latest from our washington bureau. >> it is called hotels for heroes. it may seem like a small thing, but it can make a big difference. every single wounded-warrior story is different and the alan story began last january when he stepped on an i.e.d. in afghanistan and lost both legs. >> this is very painful and this'll be my entire life.
baltimore city leaders are blaming in part to latest what may break on the infrastructure. the mayor said baltimore's aging infrastructure can lead to failure like monday's big break downtown. the mayor said incidents like this, the reason the city needs to invest additional money into the infrastructure. the water main break when not affect the upcoming grand prix of baltimore. tickets are on sale. the race is scheduled for labor day weekend. ray rice signs a new five-year contract reportedly...
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anyone with information should call baltimore city police. a body was found in the park heights neighborhood over the weekend. he was shot and stabbed near spaulding avenue. no word as to a suspect or a possible motive. >> there will be a planning meeting this evening. the planning department wants to ales. out liquor s violent crimes tends to cluster around liquor stores. the zoning change would affect about 100 stores. >> people that are brought up in that environment is not going to change because there is no liquor store. the good point of the liquor store is being the problem for people's bad behavior is wrong. >> the planning director says the change will be introduced to city council this fall and will be phased in over two years. >> a new bill would lower the blood alcohol limit for commercial drivers and tighten penalties for any driver convicted of driving under the influence. the move is on hold. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. would you support the lowering of the legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .04 f
anyone with information should call baltimore city police. a body was found in the park heights neighborhood over the weekend. he was shot and stabbed near spaulding avenue. no word as to a suspect or a possible motive. >> there will be a planning meeting this evening. the planning department wants to ales. out liquor s violent crimes tends to cluster around liquor stores. the zoning change would affect about 100 stores. >> people that are brought up in that environment is not going...
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a man and a baltimore city police department. a man was arrested for allegedly assaulting somebody at a ticket counter. a witness said he recorded the arrest on his cell phone. police seized the phone. >> as long as they are not interfering with the work of the police department, they have a right to record officers when they are doing the jobs out in public to keep the police accountable. >> baltimore city police say this is the lumber an issue. there released new rules saying recorders must be allowed. if any of lizard breaks the guy like, they faced department sanctions. nadia ramdass, wbal-tv 11 news. >> thank you. ravens training camp officially begins later today. joe flacco and rookies will start practice sessions at the under armour performance center in owings mills this afternoon. keith mills will have more on training camp coming up on sports. >> 76 degrees on tv hill. the first u.s. catholics learned his fate today. >> a pencil player mayor could be in contempt of court -- a pennsylvania mayor could be in contempt of
a man and a baltimore city police department. a man was arrested for allegedly assaulting somebody at a ticket counter. a witness said he recorded the arrest on his cell phone. police seized the phone. >> as long as they are not interfering with the work of the police department, they have a right to record officers when they are doing the jobs out in public to keep the police accountable. >> baltimore city police say this is the lumber an issue. there released new rules saying...
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baltimore city. the fire chief is of for a raise. the mayor is proposing a salary increase but the union representing firefighters and officers claim such a request right now is ridiculous. barry simms joins us from city hall with more. >> the union leaders cannot believe it. they want to know how this is being proposed to the fire chief when the city because of the -- supposedly says it is out of money. >> when i am through this process, a sharpening our focus on safety will be my first priority as your new fire chief. >> it has been for years since he stepped onto the streets of baltimore from minneapolis. brought in by then-mayor sheila dixon. stephanie rawlings blake suggests he gets a raise and contract extension. this proposal has sparked anger from those who are already upset about the shutdown of two companies. all because of budget cuts. >> it is disgusting. i had never been in a situation where the rank-and-file that nothing. get stuff taken away from them and the leaders get a raise. >> the mayor will present her request w
baltimore city. the fire chief is of for a raise. the mayor is proposing a salary increase but the union representing firefighters and officers claim such a request right now is ridiculous. barry simms joins us from city hall with more. >> the union leaders cannot believe it. they want to know how this is being proposed to the fire chief when the city because of the -- supposedly says it is out of money. >> when i am through this process, a sharpening our focus on safety will be my...
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sparked two separate fires in baltimore city. one was on liberty heights avenue. crews had to open the roof to allow the smoke and flames to escape. another happened on roberts street in north baltimore. so far fire officials do not know what sparked either fire. parts of york road will remain closed this morning south of route 145 following a water main break. they have repaired the fall and break which have been did marry high-voltage cable and gas line. >> a young child was rushed to the hospital after being found unresponsive in a pool. paramount next responded last night in brooklyn park. the four-year old was taken to hospital and is listed in serious condition. the body of a man who went missing has been found. sky team 11 flew over the search area. the body of harry gillis was found just before 7:00 p.m. off thompson boulevard. >> president obama kicks off a bus tour through keep swing states. are romney's supporters working to keep his message on the mind of voters. hallie jackson joins us with more. >> president obama h
sparked two separate fires in baltimore city. one was on liberty heights avenue. crews had to open the roof to allow the smoke and flames to escape. another happened on roberts street in north baltimore. so far fire officials do not know what sparked either fire. parts of york road will remain closed this morning south of route 145 following a water main break. they have repaired the fall and break which have been did marry high-voltage cable and gas line. >> a young child was rushed to...
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. >>> this noon baltimore city police are waiting for an tops autopsy. derek valcourt has the latest on the investigation. >> reporter: police do not know exactly what happened here. in fact, they are not certain how long this woman had been dead. >> saturday night just before 7:00 police were called to this apartment building, on 29th street in charles village. inside one of the apartments they found a badly decomposing body of a woman. police say it appears she had been dead for one week and her corpse was not alone. >> there was an individual who was inside of the apartment with her. she was taken into custody and questioned. at this point no charges have been brought. >> the woman's body has been sent for an autopsy and police are waiting to determine her cause of death and if charges will be filed. >> reporter: police say they do know who they woman is but are not releasing her identity yet. she's 41 and that apartment was not hers. jessica. >> thank you . commuters in downtown baltimore will have to deal with traffic detours for a few more weeks. l
. >>> this noon baltimore city police are waiting for an tops autopsy. derek valcourt has the latest on the investigation. >> reporter: police do not know exactly what happened here. in fact, they are not certain how long this woman had been dead. >> saturday night just before 7:00 police were called to this apartment building, on 29th street in charles village. inside one of the apartments they found a badly decomposing body of a woman. police say it appears she had been...
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. >> the heat-related deaths were in baltimore city and officials are warning themselves to take care of themselves and each other. >> these are very dangerous conditions. >> their warning people to be on the offensive. already, the medical examiner determined 23 people have died from heat so far this summer either directly or indirectly. >> it can be determined they had a heat stroke or something related where their core temperature got so high that they died of heat directly. there are other cases where we are not sure. they may have had an underlying medical condition. the cause of death may have been their medical condition but it may have been worsened by the heat. >> temperatures on wednesday surpassed 100 degrees with heat index soaring even higher. health officials warn people to stay inside when possible and if you have to be outside, stay in the shade and drink plenty of water. >> i get a cup of water every 5 minutes. >> adults are staying cool by grabbing a snow cone or fresh squeezed lemonade. owners know when the temperature goes up business will be booming. >> we get pre
. >> the heat-related deaths were in baltimore city and officials are warning themselves to take care of themselves and each other. >> these are very dangerous conditions. >> their warning people to be on the offensive. already, the medical examiner determined 23 people have died from heat so far this summer either directly or indirectly. >> it can be determined they had a heat stroke or something related where their core temperature got so high that they died of heat...
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the heaviest precipitation in baltimore county in baltimore city. we will update the radar and inspect the seven-day going through weekend. >> tonight's batch of storms has been causing major headaches over the viewing area. we have a check on how people have been ferrying trade your have been running around all night. >> we were getting ready to go live and do a live report but the lightning was so bad it was safer to come back to the studio. we got to see some damage from the storm. we want to show you some of the effects. there was a minor flooding that leaked into the entrance of the emergency department. firefighters came and cleared debris from a drain and the flooding that happened quickly cleared out and there was not any impact on patients. after we left hopkins, our photographer and i saw this downed tree at the intersection of madison and caroline street. it is hard to tell if it fell over because of lightning or high wind. that intersection is closed and police the officers were riding on the scene before we left. take a look at this nex
the heaviest precipitation in baltimore county in baltimore city. we will update the radar and inspect the seven-day going through weekend. >> tonight's batch of storms has been causing major headaches over the viewing area. we have a check on how people have been ferrying trade your have been running around all night. >> we were getting ready to go live and do a live report but the lightning was so bad it was safer to come back to the studio. we got to see some damage from the...
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warning for southern baltimore county and baltimore city itself. the heat index value has reached 110 dangerous heat. the orange shaded counties nothing sneeze about and a heat advisory in effect. the heat warning including the city of baltimore. right now the air temperature downtown is at a staggering 101 degrees. not that hot at the air but still in the upper 90s. you see what happens when you add the humidity almost statewide except sport high country to the west. we have heat index values pushing into the mid to low 100 teens. it's a cool radar but a hot evening. we'll talk about the peak of the heat, which is yet to come. that's straight ahead. >>> day six and lot of you are without power. 44,000 people across the state are powerless. baltimore county has close to 20,000 outages. baltimore city has more than 10,000. anne arundel county more than 4,000 in the dark. howard just under 6,000. if your power is out call 877-778-2222. if someone told you late june a thunderstorm would knock out your power for almost a week you'd say never. make it s
warning for southern baltimore county and baltimore city itself. the heat index value has reached 110 dangerous heat. the orange shaded counties nothing sneeze about and a heat advisory in effect. the heat warning including the city of baltimore. right now the air temperature downtown is at a staggering 101 degrees. not that hot at the air but still in the upper 90s. you see what happens when you add the humidity almost statewide except sport high country to the west. we have heat index values...
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closures in the city along light street between baltimore and lombard street. mount royal is closed from north avenue to charles street. that is in advance of artscape. 50 at sandy point approaching the bay bridge, not much in the way of delays. flowing smoothly to and from the eastern shore. southbound traffic is building. not tracking any significant at the key bridge or of the harbor tunnel. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> thank you. our big story continues to be the water main break downtown. >> if you travel downtown, it might want to remember the closures for the next couple of weeks. jennifer franciotti joins us with the latest. >> it is affecting foot traffic and people who live and work in the area. several businesses lost water because of the water main break. other businesses are affected by the closures in general. light street is shut down between baltimore street and lombard. drivers have been forced to take alternate routes. >> normally it is fine. this is ridiculous. >> the try to go down and there's a traffic jam. >> the water main t
closures in the city along light street between baltimore and lombard street. mount royal is closed from north avenue to charles street. that is in advance of artscape. 50 at sandy point approaching the bay bridge, not much in the way of delays. flowing smoothly to and from the eastern shore. southbound traffic is building. not tracking any significant at the key bridge or of the harbor tunnel. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> thank you. our big story continues to be the water...
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city or baltimore county. be sure to drink plenty of water and check in on vulnerable neighbors. residents n anne arundel county are being urged to conserve water today. in mandatory water restriction for the next 24 hours. due to the extreme heat and the water main break in downtown baltimore. the water main broke was built in the late 18 80s. the department of public works thinks it will take three weeks to complete the repairs. nearby businesses have been impacted by those repairs. >> that has been a difficult situation because they are running late. knowing that they are dealing with that situation then than it has been a challenge. >> aboveground pipes are providing water to the businesses in the area. the problem downtown is another example of the challenge of repairing and replacing an aging water system that is getting older. it was the 480th time this year that a pipe has broken in the system. a report published this year as the make a trillion dollars will be required to update the drinking water sys
city or baltimore county. be sure to drink plenty of water and check in on vulnerable neighbors. residents n anne arundel county are being urged to conserve water today. in mandatory water restriction for the next 24 hours. due to the extreme heat and the water main break in downtown baltimore. the water main broke was built in the late 18 80s. the department of public works thinks it will take three weeks to complete the repairs. nearby businesses have been impacted by those repairs. >>...
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. >> baltimore city records show they installed as water main back in 1889. >> 1889? that was quiet and long time ago. >> as the city public works department works on fixing this, you never know when the line is going to explode. >> the problem may not happen again for another century. the water main break created chaos for some businesses and they remained sought -- shut for much of tuesday. >> the lady from the health department says we do not have water so we could not be open. we had to shut down. >> they shut you down? >> they shut us down. >> installing temporary pipes, they're working to get the water flowing to buildings. this manager said it was a perfect opportunity to offer a water main break specials. >> we have a lot of people just coming by to check it out. we're hoping to get extra business from the workers that are around here. the impact on transportation is tremendous. these are two major city blocks. traffic officers are trying to assist motorists 30 tours and changing water -- traffic problems. even rush-hour is a major concern. >> because of the t
. >> baltimore city records show they installed as water main back in 1889. >> 1889? that was quiet and long time ago. >> as the city public works department works on fixing this, you never know when the line is going to explode. >> the problem may not happen again for another century. the water main break created chaos for some businesses and they remained sought -- shut for much of tuesday. >> the lady from the health department says we do not have water so we...
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. >> reporter: local authorities won't go into details about what they found here but confirm baltimore is one of 109 cities involved in a giant crack down on those drugs, they are designer drugs like spice and bath salts. in city after city the scene was the same, agents with blacks of evidence. > thousands of pounds of product. we think we will have large sums of money. >> reporter: the dea raided targets across the country including in baltimore after a raid at this san diego business one man said he was always a bit suspicious. >> you come around and the big guy with the coat and goggles on in the parking lot. it's -- of course it makes you think. something not normal. >> reporter: the dea said the designer drugs can be found at smoke shops, even convenience stores and gas stations, often hidden and we spotted them while shopping last year as part of an investigation. >> sold in real looking packaging, these substances are marketed to teens and to young adults with benign and catchy titles. >> reporter: the drugs can cause extreme paranoia and violence, even death and we have told y
. >> reporter: local authorities won't go into details about what they found here but confirm baltimore is one of 109 cities involved in a giant crack down on those drugs, they are designer drugs like spice and bath salts. in city after city the scene was the same, agents with blacks of evidence. > thousands of pounds of product. we think we will have large sums of money. >> reporter: the dea raided targets across the country including in baltimore after a raid at this san diego...
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mary's, and one in baltimore city and one in baltimore county. we'll have more on this rising death toll at 5:00 and 6:00. and the heat wave that swept through the nation also briewfed deadly for a baby in indind. mary is live with this tragic story. mary? >> denise, she was left in a hot car for hours. and it was just one of two incidents in that state over the weekend. >> reporter: police say 19-year- old josh trezanski was in the yard of his parents' home, working on this dirt bike, while his 4-month-old daughter sat in a car seat, inside the car on saturday. and scorching temperatures climbed. >> we're learning that the baby had been left in an automobile for an extended period of time. upon arriving at the hospital, the baby was pronounced dead. >> that's tough to swallow, especially being a parent. >> reporter: in a separate incident, a motor is charged after leaving-- mother is charged after leaving her 16- month-old daughter in ray a hot car while she went sop shopping. >> the officer had to break the passenger's side window to gain entry
mary's, and one in baltimore city and one in baltimore county. we'll have more on this rising death toll at 5:00 and 6:00. and the heat wave that swept through the nation also briewfed deadly for a baby in indind. mary is live with this tragic story. mary? >> denise, she was left in a hot car for hours. and it was just one of two incidents in that state over the weekend. >> reporter: police say 19-year- old josh trezanski was in the yard of his parents' home, working on this dirt...
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the baltimore city firefighter is behind bars deceptive and charged with running a prostitution ring out of a city where house. jennifer franciotti explains. >>jamar simmons has been a member of the fire department since 2002 body was arrested and charged a similar prostitution case and managed to keep his job. police and fbi agents raided his headquarters at this warehouse in southwest baltimore monday. >> we found handguns and ammunition by small amount of marijuana and various documents that would suggest an online prostitution and human trafficking operation being conducted from the location. >> detectives have been investigating since since november of last year. a cyber-step led them to the website. an informant told police that simmons and his partner had three-six girls working as prostitutes in a given time either at the warehouse or at various hotels in the baltimore area. this is not the first time that simmons and his partner have been in trouble with the law. both men were arrested after raging prostitution with an undercover detective two years ago. simmons was given pr
the baltimore city firefighter is behind bars deceptive and charged with running a prostitution ring out of a city where house. jennifer franciotti explains. >>jamar simmons has been a member of the fire department since 2002 body was arrested and charged a similar prostitution case and managed to keep his job. police and fbi agents raided his headquarters at this warehouse in southwest baltimore monday. >> we found handguns and ammunition by small amount of marijuana and various...
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baltimore city it is around the city points. let's go to the maps and where we -- where we are talking about. and baltimore city and west side an accident. that's going to tie things up. we'll swing it around to the west and you are seeing another accident that popped up last hour. that's going to cause you issues that's 129 and park heights avenue. and to around 21 miles an hour. we move to the south, seeing congestion picking up. and the national pike, notice the indicator showing a 33-mile per hour average speed after exit 16 and head forge 15. -- heading for 15. and this is at liberty. a ride. notice how things are getting more congested. and showing things and looking good. we have some drive times from 43 and 695. a 95 to 83. and you from going to 795 and 95 that's a 12 minute ride. thank you. >>> and breaking news and we have confirmed with authorities that cal ripkin's mother has been reported missing. this is a photo. she was seen wearing a white blouse. she own as silver 1998 lincoln town car with the tags. and a littl
baltimore city it is around the city points. let's go to the maps and where we -- where we are talking about. and baltimore city and west side an accident. that's going to tie things up. we'll swing it around to the west and you are seeing another accident that popped up last hour. that's going to cause you issues that's 129 and park heights avenue. and to around 21 miles an hour. we move to the south, seeing congestion picking up. and the national pike, notice the indicator showing a 33-mile...
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baltimore, that means extending the hours of city pools, and adding cooling centers. trying to make the heat and no power somewhat palpable wheel city leaders hold bge accountable for restoring power at a quicker rate. >> right now our restoration rate has fallen behind the state average. that is not sat test factory -- satisfactory. >> reporter: baltimore city is saying this is the third worst storm in the city's history. >> it seems hot that they're in the getting the power back on. >> reporter: they're trying. they're below the average statewide but they're trying hard. >> thank you. listen, are you planning that family vacation? the latest vacation scam making the rounds and how to avoid being taken. mashed potatoes and gravy. mac 'n cheese... mashed potatoes and gravy! mac 'n cheese. [ male announcer ] now you don't have to pick a side. buy any kfc 10 pc meal or larger and choose two more large sides free. today tastes so good. t a bike ride? you're not my dad ahh!! hey honey, back feels better, little dancing tonight, you and me? dr. scholl's pro inserts relieve
baltimore, that means extending the hours of city pools, and adding cooling centers. trying to make the heat and no power somewhat palpable wheel city leaders hold bge accountable for restoring power at a quicker rate. >> right now our restoration rate has fallen behind the state average. that is not sat test factory -- satisfactory. >> reporter: baltimore city is saying this is the third worst storm in the city's history. >> it seems hot that they're in the getting the power...
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city and baltimore county. the announcement will be at 1:30 this afternoon. we will have further coverage later today. it is so close that you can almost feel the rush and the excitement. >> the olympic flame reached new heights on sunday. the woman said she was not afraid of falling. the torch will go to various landmarks around london before arriving at the olympics on friday. >> this will be an exciting olympics for baltimore. michael phelps says london will be his final olympic games. if he can win three more medals , he will surpass the overall record of 18. mother described the feeling on our sunday morning show. >> 3 medals and he will be the greatest olympian of all time. >> once everything has wrapped up, that is what it will hit us and we will realize that these women has come to and end. >> you can watch michael phelps start his final quest for gold on saturday and we wish him the best of louck. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. what are you looking forward to most about the 201
city and baltimore county. the announcement will be at 1:30 this afternoon. we will have further coverage later today. it is so close that you can almost feel the rush and the excitement. >> the olympic flame reached new heights on sunday. the woman said she was not afraid of falling. the torch will go to various landmarks around london before arriving at the olympics on friday. >> this will be an exciting olympics for baltimore. michael phelps says london will be his final olympic...
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>> reporter: we have a few problems in baltimore city. we are dealing with the big sink hole on the east side. so east monument street will be shut down between wolf street and patterson park avenue. repairs will be finished sometime next week. but in the meantime, you will want to stick with or liens as a alternate. and here's a live look at harrisburg expressway at shawan road. everything up to speed in hunt valley. no problems heading towards 695 and it will remain clear as you get on to the jfx. and here's what 95 looks like heading into the city. traffic is picking up at 395 but no significant delays. it will be a nice easy ride through the fort mchenry tunnel. that's the abc2 timesaver traffic now over to you. >>> when you go to the hospital you expect to leave in better shape when than what you got there but that's not the case for dozens of people who were infected with hepatitis c from a medical technician. linda so is here to tell us there appears to have
>> reporter: we have a few problems in baltimore city. we are dealing with the big sink hole on the east side. so east monument street will be shut down between wolf street and patterson park avenue. repairs will be finished sometime next week. but in the meantime, you will want to stick with or liens as a alternate. and here's a live look at harrisburg expressway at shawan road. everything up to speed in hunt valley. no problems heading towards 695 and it will remain clear as you get on...
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baltimore city fire chief james crack is getting a raise. the board of estimates approved the increase yesterday at a meeting. he will receive incremental salary increases each january through 2018. the raise request comes at a time when two fire companies were forced to close due to money problems. a third one is set to close in october. >>> it is 5:05 on thursday morning. you probably heard the staying everything in -- saying everything in moderation. >> yeah this morning how moderation can benefit women especially with alcohol. >> also a bull shark scares one woman and steals her catch. lynette? >> rain showing on "good morning maryland" as of now. i'll tell you if we get some change in the forecast coming up. lauren? >> well, lynette everything is up to speed on 895 at o'donnell street. i'll let you know in that's the same case -- if that's the same case out on the beltway here on "good morning maryland." >>> nine minutes after 5:00. you have to see this. who says fishing isn't exciting? sarah was reaching in a catch in -- reeling in a c
baltimore city fire chief james crack is getting a raise. the board of estimates approved the increase yesterday at a meeting. he will receive incremental salary increases each january through 2018. the raise request comes at a time when two fire companies were forced to close due to money problems. a third one is set to close in october. >>> it is 5:05 on thursday morning. you probably heard the staying everything in -- saying everything in moderation. >> yeah this morning how...
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another accident in the city on west baltimore at south mount. light street remains closed because of that water main break. speeds on the west side of the beltway now slow, 44 miles an hour. we're looking at slow and go traffic on 95 southbound between white marsh and 895. this traffic report is brought to you by your toyota dealer. see why now is the time the make the jump to toyota. back over to you. >>> this morning's coffee with is with cedric the entertainer. the satellite interview is furnished by tv land. >>> welcome back to the eyewitness news morning edition cedric the entertainer. what's going on? how are you? >> guys, what's up? how are you doing? >> great. i have to tell you something. i'm pretty jacked up on the soul man. it screams of the life of al green with humor. >> yeah. >> is that where you got the idea for this? >> very loosely based on that al green's life, of course, mc hammer kind of did the same thing, mace, the rapper. it was off a joke i used to do, what if r kelly became a minister with all those sexual songs. i was l
another accident in the city on west baltimore at south mount. light street remains closed because of that water main break. speeds on the west side of the beltway now slow, 44 miles an hour. we're looking at slow and go traffic on 95 southbound between white marsh and 895. this traffic report is brought to you by your toyota dealer. see why now is the time the make the jump to toyota. back over to you. >>> this morning's coffee with is with cedric the entertainer. the satellite...
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baltimore city... baltimore howard county... harford .. - county... 3 b-g-e's crews continne their progress is impressive to some, but still too slow for those aiting in tte dark. dark.. joel d. smith is live...... to explain how far b-g-e is reaching out for help... and the big question-- when will the power be back forrall? good mmrning joel d. ((ad lib)))utility crews have 3 3 3 3 3 &p emergency management agency are working aaound the clockk monitoring the recovery efforts. effortt.megan gilliland iss streamiig now from mema with the latest from tte strrtegy ro. room.good morning guys,ad lib... many people turn to gasoline- powered generators to keep appliances going when the power goes out. bbt there aree serious dangers with that. that. the city fire department says you should make sure &gen feet away from your home to avoid dangerous fumes from filtering innide. insiie.and if you think you've been exposed to high levels of carbon monooide fumes call 9-1-1 mmediately and ooen all doors and wiidows of your home then get out
baltimore city... baltimore howard county... harford .. - county... 3 b-g-e's crews continne their progress is impressive to some, but still too slow for those aiting in tte dark. dark.. joel d. smith is live...... to explain how far b-g-e is reaching out for help... and the big question-- when will the power be back forrall? good mmrning joel d. ((ad lib)))utility crews have 3 3 3 3 3 &p emergency management agency are working aaound the clockk monitoring the recovery efforts....
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and five of which have been in baltimore city. and that danger is why doctors are telling people to stay out of the sun or find a cool place to cool off. >> reporter: another day under a vicious sun, as triple digit temperatures bear down on baltimore. >> the humidity has made it unbearable. doesn't matter if you're in the shade or in the sun. >> i'm sweating water now. i feel like a walking river right now. >> reporter: people sweating it out in the city. try to refuel. create their own shade, or simply ditch a few layers in an effort to stay cool. >> it's horrible. because it's so hot and sweaty. and it's just the noad -- not a good feeling. >> keeping cool with umbrella, water. >> reporter: but when it's this hot, the weather isn't just uncomfortable, it can also be dangerous. >> we definitely see a lot more people coming in who are dehydrated. they're not anticipating it. >> reporter: dr. michael witting works in the e.r.a. the -- e.r., the maryland medical center. he says people come in dehydrated, confused and weak. but it c
and five of which have been in baltimore city. and that danger is why doctors are telling people to stay out of the sun or find a cool place to cool off. >> reporter: another day under a vicious sun, as triple digit temperatures bear down on baltimore. >> the humidity has made it unbearable. doesn't matter if you're in the shade or in the sun. >> i'm sweating water now. i feel like a walking river right now. >> reporter: people sweating it out in the city. try to refuel....
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. >>> today's other story a heatadvisory in effect for baltimore city after a small break temperatures are back in the 90s with high humidity that pool looks like the perfect place to be. people who work outside must take precautions and drink plenty of fluids and here is a live lookout side, still hazy and hot let's go right to bernadette woods tracking temperature mrs. the first warning weather center. >>> -- temperatures in the first warning weather center. >>> first warning doppler radar similar to yesterday, just scattered about and really starting to develop these are drifting from the northwest, down to the southeast. we are going to see more as we head through the afternoon. thunderstorms building up and southwest of that, a thunderstorm, that will drift towards gaithersburg a few more on the east earn shore. this is just a small portion but the heat will continue and could expand over the next couple days. 94 degrees baltimore right now, the one spot, 77 in the mountains the dew point is high throughout the entire metro area, we are at least in the 90s except just along the wa
. >>> today's other story a heatadvisory in effect for baltimore city after a small break temperatures are back in the 90s with high humidity that pool looks like the perfect place to be. people who work outside must take precautions and drink plenty of fluids and here is a live lookout side, still hazy and hot let's go right to bernadette woods tracking temperature mrs. the first warning weather center. >>> -- temperatures in the first warning weather center. >>>...
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the battle over a cable deal.why it lead to a protest outside baltimore city hall. let your next trip to the grocery.. be on us.we're giving away be on us.to the grocery.. let your next trip to the grocery.. be on us. we're giving away 250 dollar giant giftcards. giftcards.it's our giant summer contest! contest! óóóóóó has 15 minutes to call us at 410-481-4545 and claim their prize.if he/she doesn't call in... we'll draw another name... so stay tuned.you could still be a winner today! today!want to get your name in the box?just go to our facebook page.. facebook dot com slash foxbaltimore... become a fan and complete the entry form to enter.go to our website for complete contest rules. 3 3 3 the search is on right now for an the search is on right now for an armed and dangerous man who kidnapped cal ripken's mother.we've been following this story since the missing person's report came out early yesterday morning. morning.megan gilliland is here with a description of the suspect to look out for. good morning patrice,at this hour... local police... and the fbi..
the battle over a cable deal.why it lead to a protest outside baltimore city hall. let your next trip to the grocery.. be on us.we're giving away be on us.to the grocery.. let your next trip to the grocery.. be on us. we're giving away 250 dollar giant giftcards. giftcards.it's our giant summer contest! contest! óóóóóó has 15 minutes to call us at 410-481-4545 and claim their prize.if he/she doesn't call in... we'll draw another name... so stay tuned.you could still be a winner today!...
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baltimore city police wife up patrols. no sneak has more on how the night went. >> reporter: most of the crowds are already gone. not too long ago, these walkways were packed with people, and among them were a love of baltimore city police officer. their job was to keep things safe and they seem to have done that. >> reporter: hundreds of thousands of eyes fixated on the sky over the inner harbor as fireworks lit up the night. >> that was a big one. >> my little kids love watching it. it make mess happy to see them happy. >> reporter: the massive crowds only adding to the excitement and patriotic energy of the show. but mixed in with the clutches of people were hundreds of baltimore city police officers. their job was to keep this celebration violence free. last year, several fights broke out and a 4-year-old was hit by a stray bullet. >> reporter: the security started with these new barriers. >> reporter: all police officer are now in uniform to make sure their presence is known. >> we have the ground forces, and earl sup
baltimore city police wife up patrols. no sneak has more on how the night went. >> reporter: most of the crowds are already gone. not too long ago, these walkways were packed with people, and among them were a love of baltimore city police officer. their job was to keep things safe and they seem to have done that. >> reporter: hundreds of thousands of eyes fixated on the sky over the inner harbor as fireworks lit up the night. >> that was a big one. >> my little kids...
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baltimore city has won not streaming online daily for police headquarters. one week after the big storm, investigation into local businesses are taking advantage of people who were left without power. we take a look at the complaints about price gouging. details coming and not 6:00. >> honoring the war that gave birth to the u.s. navy. i'm in annapolis and that story is coming up. is coming up. >> starting today, you can walk your way through history. the two entities are celebrating the grand opening of the annapolis war of 1812 commemorative walking tour. adua randas was tehre, -- there. >> it's official. >> welcome to the 1812 walking tour. anniversarys 200th open.g tour is onow >> to be able to celebrate the bicentennial of the star spangled banner is huge. >> the self died walking tour consists of 10 stops throughout the naval academy and the city of annapolis. >> we have more sites than any other state in the union. >> through the walking tour and exhibit, you can see firsthand how the war of 1812 had a tremendous impact on our country in the developme
baltimore city has won not streaming online daily for police headquarters. one week after the big storm, investigation into local businesses are taking advantage of people who were left without power. we take a look at the complaints about price gouging. details coming and not 6:00. >> honoring the war that gave birth to the u.s. navy. i'm in annapolis and that story is coming up. is coming up. >> starting today, you can walk your way through history. the two entities are...
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. >>> the baltimore city fire department is changing its social media guidelines. alex demetrick from the newsroom, with what is bringing about the change. alex. >> according to our media department, the baltimore sun, they are taking a second look at its rules on social media. fire department says they may soon change their rules on comments. this comes after some firefighters wrote inappropriate, insensitive, or inaccurate information on websites like twitter. some firefighters say policies could hinder their constitutional rights to free speech. the city's police force is also reportedly working on its policy as well. mary? >> sounds like complaints posted on twitter include the city's decision to close three fire companies for budgetary reasons. and the approval of a raise for baltimore's fire chief. >> nationwide outrage. a report finds that top school officials at penn state, including legendary coach joe paterno, covered up child sex abuse by jerry sandusky. joe paterno's family is file fighting back. >> we are here today because of a terrible tragedy was al
. >>> the baltimore city fire department is changing its social media guidelines. alex demetrick from the newsroom, with what is bringing about the change. alex. >> according to our media department, the baltimore sun, they are taking a second look at its rules on social media. fire department says they may soon change their rules on comments. this comes after some firefighters wrote inappropriate, insensitive, or inaccurate information on websites like twitter. some firefighters...
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according to police, baltimore city firefighter and an accomplice were operating and online prostitution ring out of this warehouse at 208 pulaski street. it came crashing down for jamar simmons, and franklin coit. ledger's indicated the operation had been going on for quite some time. >> i do not have an exact figure. it is being described by the detectives, there were some logs and things that suggested this operation was not in its infancy. >> police and fbi agents seized computers, guns, drugs, condoms, and sexual aids. in 2010, simmons had faced similar prostitution charges but received probation before judgment. fire officials say simmons was with ladder 25 and could not comment. >> we have proceeded with suspending this member without pay. we're beginning as we speak our own investigation pending the outcome of the case in the judicial system will determine what his status will be. >> we tried to speak to residents in the neighborhood. none to go on camera. it was common to see fliers advertising for prostitution. both simmons and coit are facing a laundry list of charges includin
according to police, baltimore city firefighter and an accomplice were operating and online prostitution ring out of this warehouse at 208 pulaski street. it came crashing down for jamar simmons, and franklin coit. ledger's indicated the operation had been going on for quite some time. >> i do not have an exact figure. it is being described by the detectives, there were some logs and things that suggested this operation was not in its infancy. >> police and fbi agents seized...
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seven of those who died live in baltimore city, three in baltimore county, and most of them were elderly men. >> reporter: the heat wave is history. fueling storms that left hundreds of thousands without power. and killing a stunning 18 people in maryland. >> the humidity is up. but the temperature is down. >> reporter: way down. but before the record heat left, it buckled pavement, including part of u.s. 50. and buckled train tracks. it even left this u.s. airways jet stuck, sunk into soft pavement. >> pure hell. really. it has been awful. >> reporter: tell me about today. >> it's heaven. i love it. i love it. >> we can walk up to the snowball stand today. >> i turned off my air conditioner. save on that electric bill. >> reporter: but with the cool front came storms that knocked out another 15,000 bge customers. >> i heard that big bang. transformer blew. wire fell down. >> reporter: the utility restored most of them. bge has three weeks to issue a full report to the public service commission on the main outages last week. that commission will likely hold hearings on the utility's over
seven of those who died live in baltimore city, three in baltimore county, and most of them were elderly men. >> reporter: the heat wave is history. fueling storms that left hundreds of thousands without power. and killing a stunning 18 people in maryland. >> the humidity is up. but the temperature is down. >> reporter: way down. but before the record heat left, it buckled pavement, including part of u.s. 50. and buckled train tracks. it even left this u.s. airways jet stuck,...
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baltimore is in the top 20 of the most rested cities. the study uteed government data for the most those in the most sleep deprived people not getting enough sleep more than half the time. >>> shipping your kids off to school may make you sad. a survey as taken of how moms feed when kid head off to school. 40% were the saddest family member when the kid went back to school. followed by the kids and the family dog. more than half of the moms surveyed say that they cry on the first day of school. no mention of how dads may feel about that. >>> we are a month away from the first preseason game for the ravens and star quarterback joe flacco is going to be juggle a lot at the scrimmage line and doing diaper duet duty e chant -- dutiy. chanted about his new role. his father gave -- his wife gave birth. >> to be honest when i am home with my wife and you know he is around, i am use less. i have nothing he wants. >> you know immediately he is honest. he says he hopes to hoist the lombardi trophy with his baby boy high in the air the end of the c
baltimore is in the top 20 of the most rested cities. the study uteed government data for the most those in the most sleep deprived people not getting enough sleep more than half the time. >>> shipping your kids off to school may make you sad. a survey as taken of how moms feed when kid head off to school. 40% were the saddest family member when the kid went back to school. followed by the kids and the family dog. more than half of the moms surveyed say that they cry on the first day...
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a baltimore city firefighter s under arrest raid uncovers a prostttution ri. ring.police arrested jamar pimmons... a firefighter andd paramedic.... and franklin coot... a convicted fflon wwo is nnt affiliated with the city fire department monday porning. police and the f-b-i's "human trafficking safe streets task force" raided the cambridge buildiig on south pulaski street near west pratt where they found evidence of drugs.. prostitution and guns. (guglielmi) "the bootom ine is whether you're a police ooficer, whether you're a ammulance or ice cream truck, this agency isscoomitteddto holding peopleeaccoontable." accountable."simmons has been with the department since 2000 and has beee suspended without pay. three men pled ánotá guilty in a quadruple shooting that killed a 12-year-old last summe. summer.ddrrick brownn antwan moseey and danyae robinson are chaaged wwth first-degree murder in the shooting death of 2-year-old sean johnson. theeboy was shot to death whileewatching a basketball home in east baltimore. investigators say neighbors helped identify th
a baltimore city firefighter s under arrest raid uncovers a prostttution ri. ring.police arrested jamar pimmons... a firefighter andd paramedic.... and franklin coot... a convicted fflon wwo is nnt affiliated with the city fire department monday porning. police and the f-b-i's "human trafficking safe streets task force" raided the cambridge buildiig on south pulaski street near west pratt where they found evidence of drugs.. prostitution and guns. (guglielmi) "the bootom ine is...
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is a slap in the face to every man and woman in the baltimore city fire department. how can you possibly accept a raise when you've told your members there are no raises? how can you yourself accept a raise? >> we are told the mayor will also request that chief black received a contract extension. receive akiev contract extension. >> the 14th officer to be sentenced before the final officer is set to be in federal court sometime next month. >> a man suspected in a hotel shooting in downtown baltimore. detectives say this man shot a 21-year-old victim in the leg and saw a hotel room on ease larboard street round-the-clock on the night of june 30. the victim's injuries are considered non life-threatening, but anyone with information is asked to call the police department. we now know the name of the man whose body was found in the park heights neighborhood over the weekend. investigators suspect according eric brown was shot and stabbed to death and suffered injuries to the head, shoulder, and torso. there is no word on a suspect or motive in the case. >> city business
is a slap in the face to every man and woman in the baltimore city fire department. how can you possibly accept a raise when you've told your members there are no raises? how can you yourself accept a raise? >> we are told the mayor will also request that chief black received a contract extension. receive akiev contract extension. >> the 14th officer to be sentenced before the final officer is set to be in federal court sometime next month. >> a man suspected in a hotel...
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baltimore city fire companies....the mayor is proposing to giie the fire chief a raise.the board of estimmtes is expected to vote onnthis plan today. today.tom rodgers ii here with more on the controversy it's igniting plus your other top stories.hey tom... good mmrning,mayor stephanie chief james clack a two ng - percent raise... and plans to 20-18.he currently earns more than 161-thousand a year. but at a time when fire companies are closing because of buuget cuts... and fire fighters aren't seeing any increase at aal... theeunion representing them... wants to knowwhow this is fair. (campbell) "we were told to live with zero percent, i don't have a problem with that if everyone's going toofeel the pain, everryody feels thh paii i don't have an issue with it, and aa far as i'm fire departmmnt should just turn the raise down and say if my fooks get a raise, i'mmnot going to accept a raise." raise."in a statement...chief to have served assfire honooed chief... and is happy that the mayor has asked him to continue serving. tte results are in forrthe latest statewide assesssent tests..
baltimore city fire companies....the mayor is proposing to giie the fire chief a raise.the board of estimmtes is expected to vote onnthis plan today. today.tom rodgers ii here with more on the controversy it's igniting plus your other top stories.hey tom... good mmrning,mayor stephanie chief james clack a two ng - percent raise... and plans to 20-18.he currently earns more than 161-thousand a year. but at a time when fire companies are closing because of buuget cuts... and fire fighters aren't...